Job Search Vocabulary

employment which can be terminated at will by the employer or employee

• Full-time Employment

• Contract Employment

• At-will Employment

• Part-time Employment

employment for which a legal contract outlines the terms of employment

• Contract Employment

• Part-time Employment

• Seasonal and Temporary Employment

employment which typically includes 30 to 40 hours each week, often includes set hours and usually includes a set salary and benefits such as insurance and paid time off

• Networking

• At-will Employment

• Full-time Employment

• Part-time Employment

employment which involves less than 30 hours each week, allows for more flexibility and rarely includes benefits

• Part-time Employment

• Full-time Employment

• At-will Employment

employment intended to last for a specified time, such as a season or until the completion of a specific project

• Hidden Job Market

• Seasonal and Temporary Employment

process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships

• Networking

• Full-time Employment

• Hidden Job Market

job opportunities not advertised or publicized

• Hidden Job Market

• Networking

• Seasonal and Temporary Employment

networking event in which employers and recruiters meet with potential employees

• Hidden Job Market

• Networking

• Career Fair